Moore, Sean

Primary Appointment

Education

Contact Information

Research Disciplines

Experimental Pathology

Research Interests

Structure and Function of the GI Tract in the Context of Childhood Nutrition, Growth, Immunity, and Host-microbe Interactions

Research Description

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is the largest tissue interface of humans with their environment, providing a massive surface area for: 1) the absorption of energy from food for growth and sustenance and 2) symbiosis withor defense againsttrillions of gut microbes. The Moore Lab studies the structure and function of the GI tract in the context of childhood nutrition, growth, immunity, and host-microbe interactions. We draw inspiration from the children whom we care for locally at the University of Virginia Childrens Hospital and, globally, by the search for breakthroughs to accelerate progress towards Sustainable Development Goals 2 and 3.